These are the only 7 states that have coronavirus outbreaks under control

• The U.S. over the weekend saw more than 85,000 new coronavirus cases, a record-breaking figure.
• Many health experts warn that the worst is yet to come now that colder weather is setting in.
• Most coronavirus transmissions are now occurring in the home, according to experts.

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Last week, a top infectious disease doctor warned that the next 2-3 months "are going to be the darkest of the entire pandemic." Far from an exaggerated statement meant to scare the general public, we're already starting to see a massive and worrisome spike in new coronavirus infections.

Taking a look at coronavirus data from the past few days shows the extent to which the virus is spreading rapidly across most parts of the country. This past Friday, for example, states reported more than 85,000 new coronavirus cases, a figure which set a new record for new cases within a 24-hour period. Over the last two weeks, the number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. has shot up by 32% while the number of deaths attributable to the coronavirus has increased by 12%.

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